Construction Manager

Pertemps; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate and experienced Construction Manager to lead critical infrastructure programs in London. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing contractors, and overseeing project deliverables, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension – Defined Contribution

Private healthcare

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Benefits hub for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Background in utilities or rail networks beneficial.
• Understanding of performance and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and CDM regulations.
• Work with contractors to improve delivery performance.
• Support contractor and Operations liaison during the design process.

Skills

Compliance

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

Join Us as a Construction Manager – Shape the Future of London’s Infrastructure

Are you ready to take on a career-defining role where your work directly impacts millions of people? Thames Water is looking for a passionate and experienced Construction Manager to lead delivery on one of our most critical infrastructure programmes — the Northern Outfall Sewer.

In this high-impact role, you’ll be at the forefront of a major infrastructure upgrade, ensuring contractors deliver the highest quality, safety, and environmental compliance standards. From design through to completion, your leadership will be vital in ensuring the success of this programme and protecting one of London’s most important assets.

What you’ll be doing as a Construction Manager

1. Ensuring compliance with environmental requirements in asset design and delivery, monitoring delivery performance and working with contractors to address issues and improve.
2. Ensuring compliance with current CDM regulations.
3. Work closely with the Integration team to ensure project deliverables are clear and agreed upon by all stakeholders.
4. Support the contractor and Operations liaison during the design process, promoting innovation, best practices, and compliance with quality standards.
5. Engage with Asset Management, Engineering, and Operations: Identify synergies and use lessons learned from previous projects to find the most effective solutions.
6. Support the assessment and appointment of contractors.
7. Verify and approve project plans (Project Delivery Plan, Commissioning Plan, test plans).
8. Stress test contractor programmes and ensure compatibility with other projects and isolations.
9. Assess and report weekly progress against the programme.

This role will be based at Maple Lodge - Hybrid. 36 hours a week, with 80% of this role being site-based, and 20% hybrid working.

The successful candidate must have a driving licence and access to a car. This role will come with a £5,800 car allowance.

What you should bring to the role

• Chartered Civil Engineer or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Background of working within utilities or rail networks would be beneficial.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
• Understanding of the development, construction, and operation of infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of performance and quality management.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £52,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
• Car allowance of £5,800.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Benefits hub with offers and information to support wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all, supporting our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment where every day presents new opportunities. Enjoy fast-tracked career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Join us if you’re eager to make a positive impact and help protect water resources for future generations.

We value diversity and inclusivity and support applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and provide additional support as needed.

During crises, we rally to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you can volunteer as an ambassador, with full training provided. It’s a rewarding way to learn more about our business and connect with colleagues.

Note: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. We recommend applying promptly.